found this under my desk no threads on either end a hole through the end with the 1/2 in nut the other end is a triangle hole

Fire Hydrant wrench?

I forgot to mention. It is only 2 1/2 in long  sorry   bob w.g

Does stuff reproduce under your desk, or is it just a safe place for unknown objects to shelter?  And, do you leave the door unlocked for them, and cookies and milk out?

NO idea what that is, but it's sure a good example of whatever it is.

Quote from: Bill Houghton on February 04, 2013, 04:43:56 PM
..... it's sure a good example of whatever it is.

And, it looks to be the much scarcer bronze variation.

The hex looks to be tapered, maybe to press into wooden part. First thing I thought of was a type of "easy-out" to remove broken pipe nipple, but too soft for that, I guess. Does look like someone had a pipe wrench or vise grips on the round end.

I have not seen one that shape before, but it could be a radiator or gas key.

Glow plug wrench for model airplane engines?  Or boat/car/whatever model engine.

Quote from: wvtools on February 04, 2013, 10:36:20 PM
I have not seen one that shape before, but it could be a radiator or gas key.

I THINK YOU ARE ON TO SOMETHING IT COULD BR COMMERCIAL TO PREVENT TAMPERING OF RADIATORS
bob w.

Quote from: Bill Houghton on February 04, 2013, 04:43:56 PM
Does stuff reproduce under your desk, or is it just a safe place for unknown objects to shelter?  And, do you leave the door unlocked for them, and cookies and milk out?

NO idea what that is, but it's sure a good example of whatever it is.

I always complained that there is a black hole in my office where things disappear . I do believe I have found it   bob w.

This sounds like the work of the G.F.M  (Garage Floor Monster)

In the UK gas and electricity meter boxes have a triangular spigot on the lock - meter readers all have a key to suit... Also in works and public  toilets the soap and towel dispensers have odd shaped keys for the janitor to use...

Only in the UK could an electric box have a spigot....LOL

I love this language ;P

see: http://www.keys-cut.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=230

Quote from: rusty on February 05, 2013, 05:53:50 PM

Only in the UK could an electric box have a spigot....LOL

hey,  u gotta bleed the lines somehow when u have a extended power outage.